Rome Review

Which social class was considered commoners (craftsmen, farmers, merchants, etc.)? They made up a large% of the population?

• patricians
• plebeians
• slaves
• soldiers

Which ancient civilization did the Romans borrow ideas from?

• the Greeks
• the Egyptians
• The Harappans
• The Sumerians

Who did the Romans fight in the Punic Wars?

• Egypt
• Greece
• Carthage
• Hebrews

Who were the two elected officials that ruled the city and commanded the army for a period of a year?

• consuls
• tribunes
• senators
• judges

Which social class was wealthy and owned the land? They made up a small% of the population.

• patricians
• plebeians
• slaves
• soldiers

Why did the Romans overthrow King Tarquin?

• He built his palace on a sacred site
• He wouldn't build a sewer system for Rome
• He was a cruel leader who treated them harshly
• He would not share Etruscan knowledge with them

What was considered to be the heart of the city of Rome? (most important part)

• the Agora
• the Forum
• the Colloseum
• the Circus Maximus

What did the Romans call their law code?

• Ten Commandments
• Five Relationships
• Hammurabi's Code
• Law of the Twelve Tables

What is the official language of the Roman Empire?

• Latin
• Greek
• Egyptian
• German

Which was NOT a geographical feature that protected Rome?

• the Alps Mountains
• the Mediterranean Sea
• the Himalayan Mountains
• the thin shape of the Italian Peninsula